What is Frankincense Essential Oil?

Lets start with some basic information; a brief description of where the oil comes from, what it contains and how it is obtained. The following information is provided by Bill Fifield in his book "Integrated Guide to Essential Oils & Aromatherapy".

This is a book that I highly recommend by the way.

About Frankincense Essential Oil

Family: BurseraceaeOrigins: A native to the Red Sea region of the Middle East. Grows throughout north east Africa-mainly Somalia and Ethiopia. It is also grown in China and distilled in Europe and India.Description: A small shrub that yields a resin that is collected by making cuts in the bark. The milky liquid solidifies into a solid amber gum that is distilled for the essential oil or burned for incense. Extraction: Essential oil by steam distillationBotanical Part Used: Oleo gum resin

Benefits of Frankincense Essential Oil

Frankincense oil has a nice spicy aroma which promotes relaxation and tranquility. When you inhale it, calming messages are sent to your brain which affect your emotion, motivation and long term memory.

Frankincense essential oil has also been used to treat the immune system, inflammation and even cancer.

Methods of Application

Caution:

Consult your physician before using if pregnant, nursing, taking medications or have a medical condition

Avoid your eyes, mucous membranes and sensitive skin

Do not use on infants and young children

Keep out of the reach of children

Do not use near flame, heat or sparks

Do not store at temperatures above 120F (49C)

Aromatically - Can be inhaled or diffused into the air

Topical - Can be applied to the skin (may require dilution with a carrier oil)

Internal - Can be taken internally in foods or beverages

Neat - Can be taken at full strength

Suggested Uses

Anti Aging

Frankincense Essential Oil promotes the growth of new cells that can alleviate problem areas such as age/sun spots.

Frankincense Essential Oil can be used anywhere your skin becomes saggy or wrinkly. It strengthens and improves elasticity. Mix 6 drops with a tablespoon of jojoba oil and massage the area once or twice a day.

Arthritis

Frankincense can be mixed 50:50 with a carrier oil and consumed in a gelatin cap or massaged into the painful area to relieve the inflammation from arthritis, especially osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis.

Depression

Whenever you feel nervous or tense, or in need of a good depression remedy, try rubbing a few drops on the bottoms of your feet. I have found it easiest to drop Frankincense oil on one foot and then use it to rub the other foot so I don't get any on my hands.

Several times a day, apply a drop on your temples and forehead as well as the crown of your head and the base of your neck.

Digestive System

Emotional Balance

Whenever you feel nervous or tense try
rubbing a few drops on the bottoms of your feet. I have found it easiest to
drop Frankincense oil on one foot and then use it to rub the other foot so I
don't get any on my hands.

Headache

The Principal constituents of Frankincense Essential Oil are monoterpene hydrocarbons which act as a powerful anti-inflammatory. Monoterpene has been known to reduce the swelling of blood vessels and to reduce pain.

The Egyptians used Frankincense Oil as a natural remedy for headache by applying it directly on the temples, forehead and back of the neck.

Some people report that placing a drop on the thumb and pressing it against the roof of their mouth stops a migraine instantly. (Make sure the oil you use is clinical grade if you plan to take it internally)

Medications for headache have been known to trigger a cycle of headaches called "Rebound Headaches". To break the cycle try a blend of Peppermint, Lavender, and Frankincense essential oils.

Seizure

Frankincense Essential Oil is effective in the treatment of all kinds of brain disorders because it assists in oxygenating the blood going to your head.

Frankincense contains sesquiterpenes which are able to stimulate your brain's limbic system promoting memory and releasing emotions. This ability also makes Frankincense effective in the treatment of Alzheimer's and Dementia.

It is also a calming oil which relaxes the part of your brain where seizures are most likely to start.

For a nightly treatment apply 1 drop of oil each, directly on the bottom of your big toes, under your tongue, at the base of your neck and on your temples at bed time.

Whenever you feel a seizure coming on, use an Essential Oil Inhaler filled with Frankincense and inhale deeply.

Oils NOT recommended for use in Epilepsy:

Skin Treatment

Frankincense Essential Oil can be used anywhere your skin becomes saggy or wrinkly. It strengthens and improves elasticity. Mix 6 drops with a tablespoon of jojoba oil and massage the area once or twice a day.

It also helps with age spots and sun damaged skin.

Topical Boswellic Acids for Treatment of Photoaged Skin.

The present findings seem to indicate that topical application of BAs may represent a suitable treatment option for selected features of skin photoaging.

Stress Management

Diffuse Frankincense Essential Oil into the air to combat depression, anxiety and stress.

Whenever you feel nervous or tense try rubbing a few drops on the bottoms of your feet. I have found it easiest to drop Frankincense oil on one foot and then use it to rub the other foot so I don't get any on my hands.

Vertigo

Frankincense Essential Oil has been known since Biblical times for its ability to calm the mind and reduce anxiety. It can work on your nerves and provide a feeling of stability which assists with symptoms of vertigo.

Frankincense can be applied topically to the base of your neck as well as your chest and temples. Mix the oil 50:50 with a carrier oil prior to application to allow for greater coverage.

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